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Chinese Regulators Take Over Nine FIs

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Chinese regulators have seized control of nine financial institutions (FIs) alleging they violated rules and jeopardized the country’s financial system. The move represents Beijing’s first significant regulatory action this year and comes on the heels of the bailout of some regional lenders a year ago.

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Antitrust Regulator OKs Uber Buy Of Chilean Online Grocer Cornershop

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Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. Uber first announced it was looking to acquire a stake in the Santiago-based Cornershop app in October 2019.

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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico border: Understanding the surge in criminal activity

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While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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Uber Cleared To Buy Online Grocer Cornershop

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Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. Uber first announced it was looking to acquire a stake in the Santiago-based Cornershop app in October 2019.

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Deep Dive: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Shifting Latin America’s Open Banking Plans

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Regulators in Mexico passed a law governing FinTechs in March 2018, just two months after PSD2 went into effect in the European Union, and others in the region have since followed suit. Brazilian lawmakers have been developing open banking plans since 2019, for example, outlining rough guidelines to be enacted late this year.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Third, read and enjoy the 2019 edition of the GonzoBanker Awards, our 18 th. Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank.

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Cryptocurrency risks, rewards and red flags for financial institutions

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Cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon The ups and downs of the cryptocurrency scene have illuminated a need for guidance for traditional financial institutions. that were unbanked as of 2019 may not be interested in jumping through the hoops required to open a traditional bank account. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. What's next.